Naveen Calls PM Modi, Discusses Corona Situation & Ratha Jatra

Bhubaneswar (Reporters Today Bureau): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a telephonic discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi today. According to sources , the conversation was regarding the Coronavirus situation in Odisha. The CM also discussed about the Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath in Holy City Puri.

There is a major uncertainty about the world famous Car festival this time, as the Coronavirus scare grips the universe. Every year this Jatra sees lakhs of devotees from various parts of the world as Lord Jagannath comes out to meet his disciples.

Since social distancing is not possible with such a huge crowd, there is an uncertainty about the Rath Yatra being held this year.